CTCN work on energy in LDCs Tomoo Machiba Deputy Director, CTCN 31 May 2019

CTCN Mission To promote the accelerated development and transfer of climate technologies at the request of developing countries for energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient development

CTCN service areas and core sectors CTCN provides 3 core services: 1) technical assistance which focuses directly on technology solutions; 2) knowledge sharing and capacity building, including advice on policy frameworks and legislation tailored to the needs of individual countries; 3) collaboration and networking between countries and stakeholders to facilitate further technology and knowledge transfer. We work both climate mitigation and adaptation and keep ourselves technology-neutral to solutions. We work across sectors including agriculture; energy; forestry; industry; transport; waste management; coastal zones; early warning and environmental assessment; human health; infrastructure, etc.

CTCN Activities in LDCs Also: Kiribati Solomon Islands Nauru

Another example is from Tanzania. 67% of Tanzanians live in rural areas but only 6.6% of them have access to grid electricity. The government is encouraging communities to access sustainable electricity using off-grid renewable energy technologies such as solar photovoltaic systems. To support this effort, the Tanzania Renewable Energy Association requested assistance in promoting the use and maintenance of solar PV systems. In response, the CTCN’s Consortium partner, the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), developed a course curriculum and a training programme for accrediting solar PV installers and technicians. This technical assistance has led to the institutionalization of PV module installation and maintenance training in vocational institutes throughout the country. Besides climate benefits, strengthening the solar PV sector has supported improving public health and creation of green jobs. BUDGET: $160,000

5. Transformational Technical Assistance South Africa: waste heat recovery combined and mineral carbon capture and utilization ECOWAS: Mainstreaming gender for climate resilient energy systems Antigua and Barbuda: Strengthening resilience against extreme weather Indonesia: Hydrodynamic modelling for flood reduction in Jakarta Colombia: Development of adaptation indicators